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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.95, 1,219.05 and 552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.95, 1,219.05 and 552.42 is: 761.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.95 : 1,219.05 = 552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.95/1,219.05 = 552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.95x = 1,219.05 × 552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.95x = 673,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,427.60/883.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.84

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